Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
1919 The United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933 on this day in history.
1919 Prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th on this day in history.
1919 Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on this day in history.
1919 Jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19 on this day in history.
1920 18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes on January - 16.
1920 On this day in history first assembly of League of Nations (Paris)
1920 On January - 16 georgia declares independence
1920 On this day in history the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits.
1920 On this day in history the United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol
1920 18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933 on January - 16.
1920 Elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) on January - 16.
1920 Reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60 on this day in history.
1923 Martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952) on this day in history.
1924 Katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo) on this day in history.
1925 Leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council on this day in history.
1925 Leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council on this day in history.
1925 On this day in history gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense
1926 John "Jack" Layden, local politician on this day in history.
1928 Ezra Sims, composer on this day in history.
1929 Allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action) on January - 16.
1930 On January - 16 uSS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants
1930 Norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post) on January - 16.
1931 On this day in history bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours
1931 On January - 16 bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours
1931 On this day in history vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist
1932 On January - 16 the birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist
1933 Bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test on January - 16.
1934 On this day in history annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65
1935 On this day in history richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59
1936 On January - 16 screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president
1936 Spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular on this day in history.
1936 On January - 16 the first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL
1936 On this day in history 1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla
1938 On January - 16 1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman)
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